Glow pen experiment

[redwd707]

Just finished this one. Had this idea for awhile, although I don't think Im really breaking new ground here. Glow powder mixed with epoxy, from TexasKnifemakerSupply. IIRC, they had several glow colors and a bunch of flat colors (red, blue, black etc.) Lemme know what you think. The dark pic doesnt look too hot, but you get the idea.

 

[Haynie]

I like the idea. Not hot on the kit but everything else is cool.

 

[bobjackson]

+1 on the neat idea.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I like the whole thing! The pen is cool. The design is cool and it glows! I can`t see them not selling well.

 

[ToddMR]

very cool.

 

[Craftdiggity]

I think I'm with Haynie on this. I love the idea and the design, but not on that kit. I'd love to see it on a Diva or maybe a Polaris.

 

[Younka]

very cool idea!

 

[TBCbushings]

Is it GLOW in the dark?? I like the idea a lot. I was going to do something like that as well....

 

[kruzzer]

I think it's a home run... look great.

 

[MuckIe]

thats cool. awesome job!

 

[PSU1980]

Great concept and execution. I like the pen.

 

[Donovan's Corner]

I like the whole thing. The composition suits the body of the pen and it screams alien encounter or something like that. On any other kit it wouldn't be as cool I think.

 

[gvanweerd]

I also have been thinking about doing somthing like that. Looks like you pulled it off. Way to go!

 

[Parson]

What kit is that?

 

[boxerman]

Wow cool pen.

 

[corian king]

Very Nice!! I have also been thinking about casting with the glow powders but I just kept putting it off.Now after seeing your great job I might give it a try.

 

[navycop]

Is it GLOW in the dark?? I like the idea a lot. I was going to do something like that as well....

That is my question also. Awhile back I cast a blank with some glow in the dark paint mixed into it. I will have to turn it and see if it turns out as nice as yours..

 

[ctubbs]

The pen is great, however my question is about how you did the photo for 'glow in the dark' and could still see the pen.
Charles

 

[redwd707]

The kit is an Executive rhodium from PSI. Its pretty much styled after the Parker Duofold, although I like to make the barrel a little thicker. I'm a big fan of this kit, but its appeal is not universal, apparently.:biggrin:
Yes, the pen does glow in the dark. Its the standard "charge in the light and it glows for awhile" kinda stuff. It comes as a fine powder that you mix with epoxy or whatever. It does seem to glow brighter and longer than these types of things usually do, and it's available in blue as well.
The dark photo is in a dark bathroom, but my auto camera gave it an extra long exposure.:redface: I kinda just figured good enough.

 

[PTsideshow]

Pretty slick,

Glow powder mixed with epoxy, from TexasKnifemakerSupply

Do you remember what it was listed under, as doing a couple of searches on their site and going thru all the usual heading can't find it?
Does any body have a supply source?
Thanks
:clown:

 

[Cherie]

Now this is amazing!

 

[BW Design Works]

This is great! I like this kit also. I've been using it for a while and have sold quite a few. You did a great job here!

 

[Craftdiggity]

I get my stuff from these cats: Glow in the Dark Powder

 

[S.A.Mappin]

I'd like to see someone scroll some stars on a blank and fill it with that stuff!!